work wardrobe

When we asked you gals to submit photos of yourselves in your favorite way to wear a daytime dress, we never imagined there could be this much glamour before 8pm! Check out how Tramanh turns the Little Black Dress into a work wardrobe staple, after the jump. read more

We've been talking work wardrobe today, and even though I think I did a rather swell job of pulling together a chic little closet-ful of items for very little cash, Today's Best Dressed Reader did me one better by getting dressed for the office--adorably--for $14. read more

The summer internship is an invaluable experience, meant to help transition you from young girl to grown-up woman. Your wardrobe for this endeavor should accomplish exactly the same thing. We have some pretty snazzily dressed interns around here, and I must say, we notice. Looking put together is step one of being taken seriously. Find out more, after the jump. read more

Do you set rules for yourself when you get dressed for work? Today's Best Dressed Reader, Diane does--starting with wearing all black on Mondays to help make things easier on herself (it's like a snooze button for your closet!)... read more

If your work outfits have become about as exciting as the blaring alarm you hear each day at 6:59am, take a quick lesson from Jessica, Today's Best Dressed Reader. There are no boring twinsets or pinstripe pants for her... read more

Today, the hot debate in the style blogosphere revolves around Sarah Palin’s choice in footwear: she recently stepped out at a work-y power lunch in D.C. wearing knee-high patent leather boots. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I was in college, boots like these were reserved for Friday night keggers and went by another name—one that rhymed with, um, “truck three.” read more

Here's a skirt that will carry you from work to cocktails to Sunday brunch: Add a sparkly shell and tights for evening, a cozy sweater and boots for daytime, and a tailored cotton blouse for the office. And at this price, it'll pay for itself in the first weekend. European Collection pleated cotton skirt, $14.99 at gap.com read more

Here's a shopping strategy that always pays off, even when you don't have a lot of cash to throw around: Versatility. Invest in items that can take you from the office to a cocktail party to a weekend afternoon, and you'll get plenty of bang for your buck. Check out my picks for eight great dresses that do day to evening with a simple switch of handbag and shoes (and psst: five of them are under $30!), after the jump. read more

When I was in grad school, my "internship coordinator" told me to wear a pants suit on one of my interviews. At Maxim. The editor on the other side of the table wore a ratty red T-shirt with an arrow pointing downward that said "The Legend" and had to do everything in his power not to laugh in my inappropriately dressed face. I vowed then and there to never, ever wear a suit again. read more

Anthropologie's ruffled blouse is the perfect combination of whimsy and practicality--the polka dots make it enough fun for the weekends, but the secretary-style bow tie makes it perfectly office-appropriate. Maybe you should pick up two, just in case you have trouble parting with it... Wishful thinking top, $39.95 at anthropologie.com read more

Granted, few celebrities will ever have to don a boring black pantsuit as part of their job description (although how much did you love that part in the Britney Spears documentary when she was like "I'm going to become a lawyer in this dress!"), but that doesn't mean we can't take a few cues from them on how to dress up the old work wardrobe. Check out a pic of Penelope Cruz's totally unboring take on the suit, after the jump. read more

One of my first major celeb spottings when I moved to Manhattan was none other than Gwyneth Paltrow. I was standing on the corner of 16th and Park Ave South and I spied a woman with a baby carriage and thought, "That woman's outfit is amazing. That woman is Gwyneth Paltrow!" I've been pretty obsessed with her wardrobe ever since. And in the latest installation of her email newsletter, GOOP, the starlet shares some of her secrets to getting dressed. Check them out, after the jump. read more

When I saw our brilliant Senior Sittings Editor Maggie Mann this morning, I instantly thought she looked amazing. Was she wearing the Michael Kors sweater that I've been lusting after all season? Or was it Balenciaga? No and no! read more

Banana Republic's trousers have always been tailored for a great fit and a long life. These glenplaid wide-leg pants are on sale from $98 to $49.99 and definitely won't hurt your campaign for the corner office. "Ryan" cuffed pant, $49.99 at bananarepublic.com read more

I have a dear friend, whom I hate.* (Ok, not really hate.) The sweet girl up and moved to Paris a few years ago, scored a great gig (that required her to travel Europe, might I add), now speaks fluent French and just landed herself a Parisian boyfriend. (AND he’s a chef!) In other words, she’s living The Dream. I console myself by knowing that while I can’t pull a Freaky Friday and steal her life, I can at least co-opt her American in Paris style. read more

Shoved in the back of my closet, along with other rarely worn styles—including high-waist jeans that make my legs look like unappetizing sausages, a foolhardy purchase I blame Jessica Alba for—sit a dozen of boring blouses. The practical pieces have been there for years, and I feel bad every time I look at—but never wear-them. Garment guilt, I like to call it. read more

What if you never had to take your work clothes to the dry cleaners again? What if you tossed your suit in the shower for three minutes and it came out sparkling clean? It's already a reality in Japan, and the so-called shower suit may soon be hitting our shores. read more